Tag: tutoring

Count UP is a free after-school math tutoring program for K – 12 students in Central Arkansas. Through this program, created by the Central Arkansas Library System and supported by the ESSER Grant from the Arkansas Out of School Network, experienced tutors are matched with students to provide personalized support and guidance. 

Eligibility

• Tutors must be 16 years or older
• Tutors must pass a background check
• Tutors must attend volunteer training
• Tutors must have regular availability on at least one weekday afternoon and/or Saturday each week

“I enjoy being able to engage with young people in the community and help in a small way.

When our library buildings had to close to the public and move library programming online, Tyler Compton of the CALS Terry Library was ready to serve however she could. How could she use virtual platforms to give people in our community the most meaningful assistance?

The answer was clear because Compton has a unique skill set to draw on.